
Anonymous
3 years
Hand swollen after vaccine shot
Hi, I received AZ vaccine shot on last Wednesday. I was having mild fever the next day & I am alright after taking the panadol. On the next day, I started feeling hand pain (the injection part). This 2 days, I noticed my hand went swollen and can see redness on the skin. It is not very painful, but the swollen feeling more stronger day by day. Should I consult doctor for medication or wait for it to disappear by itself? Thanks.

3 years
Hi thank you for the given question.
We understand your concern regarding the post effects of the Covid-19 vaccine.
We hope our answers would help.
Most of the vaccine side effects are self- limiting.
Although this is the case, always stay alert for any of the side effects below.
Please do seek immediate medical help if any of these side effects are noticed.
- severe persistent headache
- blurred vision
- fainting and seizures
- stomach and chest pain
- swelling or pain in the legs
- shortness of breath/trouble breathing
- Bruising easily
Depending on your symptoms, you may try:
- putting a cold compress (such as a damp washcloth) on the injection site
- using your arm, rather than keeping it inactive, to reduce injection site discomfort
- checking with your doctor to see if you can take over-the-counter painkillers
- drinking lots of fluids
- wearing lighter clothing, if you’re feeling feverish
I hope the given information helps and we wish dad a fast recovery .
If these symptoms that he is experiencing persists further ,do not be hesitant to seek medical advice.
You may use our online consultation service to get in touch with a doctor.
Hope we have answered your question satisfactorily. Thank you
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